No_way, I am having a difficult time trying to recollect my thoughts on the sequence of events that led to this rumble over a molehill. If you believe my explanation may help a newbie to avoid the pitfalls, then I would do my best. Initially I read a thread where a newbie proposed to chop the trunk of his 5/6 foot tree at the point 2 and 1/2 feet high to train as a bonsai. I could not name the person who replied and agreed that this could be a good start; now I can't even recall where the thread was. From the discussion, I had the impression that the people who were providing the info were leading the newbie up the wrong path: i.e. an exaggerated thickened trunk is the prime requisite for a bonsai. My first thread was made on 23 Oct in the title 'Miniaturizing a Live Oak', where I voiced my opinion why the trunk chop is not the best way in bonsai. Then this comment sort of irritated me : Posted by bonsaikc z5-6 KCMO (My Page) on Mon, Oct 30, 06 at 18:24 Wayne, You could not possibly be more wrong. The entire reply was horse crap! Someone spouting off about that which they know not. And I did voice my irritation subsequently. So I decided to learn more about those objectionable persons whom I am encountering. Bonsaikc is top on my list and naturally entered his home page. Right before my eyes the first pic of his bonsai provided the proof that the chop technique meant chop the main trunk and then train a leader as continuation. Thus followed the thread titled 'Commercialization of Bonsai'. Had anyone pointed out that that the chop meant a series of chops to develop a tapered look, then all this hazzle could have been avoided. I accept that I bear the major brunt of the blame as ignorance is no excuse. What I find hard to accept is the outright rudeness and the high and mighty attitude of some who thinks too highly of themselves and placing themselves on the high bench becomes over judgmental. I am sorry I have to state my feelings with such abruptness and bluntness. Hey, this is not the only forum in the world and if anyone finds any opinions objectionable then just don't read his thread. As simple as that.

Sapphires- I found these but not sure if they are what you had in mind. Judy more clipart

I think kids' art looks really cute on the walls of their rooms. I have used the art clips from PBK in DS#1's room so that he can easily change out his work. I have also framed some things (very simple gallery type frames). I think rather than transfering an outline on to canvas, you should just let him go for it. If you really want a fish/sea life theme, you can guide him in that direction. And, if you would like to see certain colors included (ie. pastels vs. brights, etc.) then simply make those colors "available". Part (most) of the beauty of children's artwork is that it expresses how THEY see the world. It's wonderful to capture their pure imagination before they learn to do everything the "right way"! My 9-year-old DS still has a fingerpainting above his bed -which is simply his name in bright red paint - which he did at school when he was three. I mounted it on white foam board. It's lumpy and perfect! Have fun, Lucy

Thanks, That worked for me too, but when I saved them in a folder and then tried to copy and paste from there , it would not paste. I have been using the Insert/Picture but thought the other would be simpler. My daughter told me that if I copied and pasted onto a word document that I could copy from there and it would paste into an email. I don't understand why it would work from " word" but will not work directly from the saved folder. Any ideas? ivamae